Hi All,

Got a late morning start today after a cold night just as the snow softened up from a brilliant sun, no wind and warm temps: 38 top but 45 base (now 50). Skiing was easy on soft slow snow. Snow had to be farmed to cover the lift on/off ramps which is normal for this time of year. HBK was very nice with good coverage as was Huega, Cliff & Ike. The top of Racer's is almost gone as is skier's right side of it - best to come into it from the top of Ike. I would guess that after more rains this week the top of Racer's will be closed off. Kennedy can no longer be accessed behind "B" lift from the east side - no snow. Snow also had to farmed on top in order to access all e-side trails but once thru that narroww area there was good coverage on all those slopes. Wayout was still firm and flat but you have to weave your way around lots of bare spots which were well marked. Claire's was closed - it looked like a glacier and there were numerous large bare spots especially at the very top, in the chutes and a very narrow exit area at the bottom where it joins Wayout. Unless they farm it - it will not be around for the weekend. The terrain park is slowly being dismantled.

There was good entertainment today courtesy of a mother bear and her 2 cubs sliding and frolicking on Uppercross, Minya and E-side all of which were closed off for a while by ski patrol as everyone stopped to watch at close range from various locations - wish I had my camera but it was filmed by a Hunter crew who happened to be on location so maybe it will show up on the website late today / tomorrow. I will look for it and attach the link to my next report.

Wed pm into Thurs & Fri looks like more rain but the weeknd is looking dry and warm for a good deck party.

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Today: Abundant sunshine. High 47F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.
• Tonight: Some clouds. Low 29F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early. A few showers developing later in the day. High 44F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
• Tomorrow night: Rain showers in the evening becoming more intermittent overnight. Low 34F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
• Thursday: Morning showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
• Friday: Cloudy with rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.
• Saturday: Few showers. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.

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Hi All,

Welcome Rocky to the list as no. 72.

Ski?? You couldn't pay me to ski today. Thunder and lightening storms overnight with dense fog and rain this am followed by 2 snow squalls and sleet with strong wind - temps mid 30's. Nasty cold damp day - pity the ski patrol who were probably the only ones out there. If any of you were crazy enough to venture out today please post your comments on my blog site: http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/ I don't think even that either Wayne or Rose (who is smart enough to be in Florida now) would have had any good things to say about today. It should all freeze tonight so early am skiing tomorrow may not be the smart thing to do but hey - each to his or her own. Forecasts below as usual. Hard to believe that Wed will be the first day of trout season.

Reminder: This Sat will be the pond skimming party with the "Rockaholics" performing live.

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Today: Windy. Snow showers will mix with rain at times this afternoon. High 38F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 40%.
• Tonight: Some passing clouds. Low 28F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.
• Tomorrow: Sunny skies. High near 50F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Low 29F. Winds light and variable.
• Wednesday: Few showers. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 30s.
• Thursday: Showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 40s.
• Friday: Showers possible. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 30s.

Hi all,

Spring is here to stay! It rained light but steady most of last night and the fog was gone by 9am. Temps were in the 40's but quickly climbed to 60 with strong sun. All open trails were skiable soft snow, some slick spots, some water spots, more thin coverage, spreading bare spots and few people. It was fun for a while - All slopes that had at least the pitch of Hgate were heavily moguled with lots of heavy granular snow. 60% of Hgate from tower 15 down thru Ike was fenced off for the races tomorrow. Claire's was open but the only access was from Taylors due no snow at the bottom of the Alternate. K27 was also open today. There are very thin coverage spots on the top which after the warm rains expected this Sunday (possible thunder showers) could cut off access to all e-side trails as well as Beltpkwy. I question how Hunter can stay open until April 11. Getting onto the quad was like mini-pond skimming and all flat areas on the mtn were saturated and very slow / grabby. http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Tonight: Overcast. Low 32F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 53F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow night: Showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 37F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
• Sunday: Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. High 46F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
• Monday: Rain. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 30s.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

Hi All,

I was off the mtn top today due lousy weather and surface conditions that I was told "sucked". Had some light rain this am but mostly dry, cloudy and warm now with 40's to 50 & heavier rain this evening with fog in the am. Weather continues to be a major factor for the weekend with very changeable typical March conditions expected. If we don't get cold nights the snow will be really mushy from start to finish. Not aware of any big doings for the weekend although a portion of Hgate down B'way & Ike will be fenced off for J1 & J2 races - USSA sponsored.

Injury report: Karen " Moo Moo" Sanderson said:

"On Friday during the NJSC race clinic while standing at the top of Madison doing a drill, I wound up partially tearing the ligament connecting the planter fascia (connective tissue under the foot) to the heel in the left foot. My left foot is now in a soft cast until April 3."

Ski Ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Tonight: Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly this evening. Low 32F. SE winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
• Tomorrow: A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High near 55F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow night: Cloudy. Low 32F. Winds light and variable.
• Saturday: Cloudy. High 51F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday: Cloudy. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
• Monday: Cloudy with rain. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Hi All,

As I predicted yesterday, a great fun day of skiing today. Brilliant warm sun, no wind, light crowd and soft non-sticky snow. The temp dipped to 15 overnight but by 9 am hit 40 and now 52. All front side trails were sweet early except Racer's which didn't soften until noon time. Wayout stayed firm and flat, Claire's was closed due to ice (maybe open now), Whitecloud and UpperK closed for the season due lack of snow joining Apurna on that list. Thursday could be a non-ski day due to wet cloudy weather but Fri looks good as does Sat. http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Today: A mix of clouds and sun. High 43F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
• Tonight: Some clouds. Low near 25F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow: Rain showers in the morning becoming a steady light rain in the afternoon. High 42F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
• Tomorrow night: Rain diminishing to a few showers late. Low 32F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
• Friday: Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the low 30s.
• Saturday: More clouds than sun. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
• Sunday: Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Hi All,

Finally spring skiing returns although early am was still winter conditions. Temps went from 21 to 40 now but still a bit breezy. Temp at the summit ranged from 20 - 24 thru 1:30 pm. The sun was strong again and softened the snow alot more and sooner than yesterday but you still took a risk by skiing ungroomed trails which included Racer's, Gunhill, Milky. Claire's was closed (glare ice) and Wayout wasn't pleasant until after noon time. Best trail today with very sweet corn snow: Eside to Lowercross followed by Minya, HBK & Cliff /Ike. Quad was running slow all day due to occasional gusty winds but really not warranted. The cold nights have really preserved base as only one trail is closed for lack of snow - Apurna. Tomorrow could be the best day of the week before rain arrives Thurs and again on Sunday. Diane reported that Vince's prostate surgery was successful and he is in recovery - good news!! Today Hunter hosted a Windham vs. Hunter employee ski race challenge on Madison - don't know who won (don't care). The crowd today was very light again as expected. http://hunterskiscene.blogspot.com/

Ski ya,

Jon

Detailed Local Forecast

• Tonight: Mainly clear. Low 16F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
• Tomorrow: Sunny skies. High 46F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday: Cloudy with occasional showers for the afternoon. High 43F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
• Friday: Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the low 30s.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s.